Important Necklace
Vintage 1960s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
1990s American Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Italian Link Necklaces
Jade
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
American Link Necklaces
American More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
20th Century Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
American Choker Necklaces
20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Mexican Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 22k Gold
French Choker Necklaces
1990s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
French More Necklaces
20th Century British Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
American Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Link Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Egyptian Revival More Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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